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Cortland CountyNew York State Lands

Labrador Hollow

The 1483 acre Labrador Hollow Unique Area is located between the towns of Tully, Apulia, and Truxton on the
borders of Onondaga and Cortland County. It is a scenic area
well known for its hiking trails, scenic pond and fishing. Labrador Hollow is truly a phenomenally unique area; from a
magnificent waterfall, to a beautiful
boardwalk nature trail, to a picturesque pond and to a spectacular vista on
Jones Hill.

Labrador Hollow includes a nature trail featuring a
boardwalk that is nearly 2000 feet in length that transitions between various ecological
zones, from a woodlot on dry land, through a pine and hemlock swamp, into
marshlands and out toward open water. Accessible benches are located along
the boardwalk. From the boardwalk parking area, turn left on Labrador Cross
Road and left again at the next intersection and about ½ mile south down the
road on the left there is a spacious accessible fishing pier on the western
shore. There is an accessible rustic toilet building.

The Tinker Falls Trail was rebuilt in
2008 to make it more accessible. The trail was widened and
benches were placed along the 1/4 mile trail. This trail, reached via NY 91, twists through the peaceful woods
alongside Tinkers Falls Stream. Eventually, you reach where Tinker
Falls, a spectacular waterfall, can be seen in its full glory. In
2014 there was more trail construction allowing hikers better access
to behind the falls and then up to the top of the waterfall. There is also handicapped parking at that start of the trail.
Look below for more information on these trails.

There are a number of regulations the NY DEC has in place for this
area. Here are a few of the rules:

Camping, along with the building of
fires, is prohibited on Labrador Hollow Unique Area, including
along the North Country Trail.

Fishing is permitted from a boat on the
pond or creek, or from the boardwalk. You may not fish from the
shoreline.

Boating is restricted to non-motorized
boats, which must be carried to the pond at designated access
sites only.

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Hiking
Trails

Through a partnership with the Finger Lakes Trail Conference
and the Onondaga Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club, there are a number
of well-marked hiking trails that are quite popular located in Labrador
Hollow Unique Area.

A section of the
North Country National Scenic Trail travels through the
area. This 4600+ mile hiking trail will travel from North Dakota to
Crown Point, NY when it is completed. The stretch that travels
in this area is also known as the Onondaga Trail. It is marked
by blue blazes and is a very popular backpacking trail in the area.
While there is no camping allowed in Labrador Hollow Unique Area,
you'll find many camping spots along the trail in nearby
Morgan Hill State Forest
including the Hemlock Lean To.

The
Nature Trail features a boardwalk that travels secretly through
the tall brush of the wetland, occasionally bringing visitors to a place
where the view of the pond, surrounded by towering emerald green mountains,
is truly stunning. A short accessible trail takes you to the scenic
Tinker Falls.

The Skyline Trail, which when completed, will link
Labrador Hollow with Morgan Hill State Forest as well as Kettlebail State Forest and Heiberg Memorial Forest to
the West. This trail is marked with orange blazes. The Skyline Trail reaches
the North Country Trail about 0.2 miles north of the top of Tinker Falls.

Directions:

From Tully, take NY 80 east to NY 91 south, Labrador
Hollow Unique Area may be accessed from Labrador Cross Road as well as
Markham Hollow Road. There is a sign on the right side of NY 91
indicating the unique area. Parking for Tinkers Falls is available from
NY 91, across from the trail entrance.

Many hiking opportunities await here and next door in
Morgan Hill State Forest.
Look below for a few pictures, a few videos and a couple of maps
of this popular hiking destination.